Can You Believe THIS??
 

Ok, long story short, I am selling one of Holly's puppies that my uncle was watching for me. I posted and ad, and had several people email me. I was responding to them in order as they had came through my email, and called a woman who gave me her number. She is very interested, and is coming in the morning to get him. Her and hubby both work, live in the country, and she is wanting him for a companion for her yorkie/chi mix. While i was on my cell with this woman, another woman who lives 1 1/2 hours away from me, called my home phone, hubby took her call and told her i was on the phone with someone and i would call her back. I immediately called this woman back, told her i had someone interested and if something happened and she could not take her, i would let her know. She stops me, and says i have the cash money i will drive up tonight and get him, i am wanting him for my 6 year old daughter, thats all she has been wanting. (In the email she wrote by the way if i would take less for him and she was a single mom, and didnt have alot of money) I told the woman again i would let her know. She just emailed me back again saying she was first to email me (as if she knows anyways) she had the money and wanting him, her daughter is now crying hysticarically, she has been selling stuff all day, and took money out of her grocery money to get the dog. I emailed her back, simply stating that i was giving the woman a chance to come in the morning and i dont think that a 6 year old has the whatever to know that all they want is a yorkie, and that if she took money out of grocery money and selling stuff how would she have the money for a vet bill, flea medicine, food, anything and everything. Ok, so sorry this is so long, but had to vent, what are you guys thinking?, Do you agree with what i did, or would you have done anything different?

Well, I for one totally agree with you for not selling your puppy to that woman. She obviously doesn't have the money to take proper care of the puupy. Not to mention that people shouldn't get a 6 yr old a puppy just because they have a temper tantrum! You did the right thing.

I don't understand people. Wanting you to undercut someone that has an appointment and is very interested? But then to actually tell you she is selling things and using grocery money??? I wouldn't sell a yorkie to her (even if I had no other prospective buyers). I'm not trying to be a snob or something, I just think about the expenses you mentioned; vet bills, flea/heartworm meds., emergencies?
Don't feel like you are in the wrong! I know sometimes when you deal with irrational people, you start to wonder "is it ME?? Or is everyone crazy??"

Absolutely - I agree. In addition to being strapped with cash - these are fragile little furbutts - I'm just not sure how gentle a 6 year old (along with her friends) will be. Good luck!

You have the right to make sure that your pups go to a loving home..... and I don't think I would place a dog in a home with small children without checking them out first............ JMO

You did the right thing. Even if the lady doesn't come to get him, I wouldn't let that gal have him since she only wanted him for her 6 year old daughter, and can't really afford him anyway.
Good luck finding the perfect home. :p

I think it's a situation of wanting what you can't have. I also agree...don't sell her any kind of puppy. That's ridiculous.

Thanks guys, i was feeling like i made the right decision, that is one thing i also told my hubby is that i dont know if this 6 year old is rough on animals or not, it is nothing against kids, i have younger ones here, but they know how to treat animals. So, yeah, it makes me feel better though that you agreed with me :D :D :)

You are so right!! The nerve of that woman.....you know what I picture....Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka and the Chocalte factory!! First, the woman is off her rocker to be spoiling a daughter like that and having the NERVE to blame you. Second, they obviously both have issues if any of them think its ok for the spoiled brat to act like that!! And last, but certainly not least.....she thinks its ok to sacrifice grocery money for a new pet. How ever would she pay for pet expenses if she cant feed her own daughter?!?!?! Erase that PSYCHO from your memory IMMEDIATELY!! Of course you did the right thing and what person in their right mind would want to knowingly sell to someone like that....ugg....what nerve!! :confused:

You did the right thing! It is your right, and responsibility to make sure that the pups go to good homes. No matter how much that woman begs, or makes you feel sorry for her and her little girl......it doesn't mean they would be a good home!! The fact that they have no money to purchase the dog, tells you that they shouldn't have one!!

I can't believe she would email you, after already talking with you on the phone, to try to guilt you into letting her take the pup because he child was having a fit. Then to tell you she had to sell things and take grocery money to come up with enough money to pay for the dog. She had no respect for you or the other person, she should have waited until tomorrow to see if you contacted her back, not throw a fit over it. And she certainly doesn't need it, if she can't afford groceries because she wants to buy a dog for her 6 year old..

Some people have absolutely no sense and she seems like one of them. She probably she not have a child let alone a puppy. :mad:

*I know I'm being a snot :p

I agree with what everyone else is saying.. She sold things and took out of her grocery money, which means less food for them. Shes taking money of out something that is a necessity for a pup that she cant afford. How do you know if shes going to take food out of that puppies mouth for her next impulse buy for her child?

Wow. What nerve. I agree with you--if she's having to sell stuff and do without to afford the dog, I would be concerned about how she would handle any emergencies should they arise. Sounds to me like now is a good time for her child to learn that pitching fits doesn't get you what you want.:thumbdown

I agree
 

I agree with what you did and with all the comments posted. It's ridiculous that this woman thinks she can buy a puppy for her child like it's a new toy. And to be selling stuff and using money meant for food for the family is RIDICULOUS. I have been longing for a puppy for the longest time but have saved hard so that i have an account ready for emergencies as well as knowing that i am financially stable enough to afford to feed myself and my children too:)I have two young children and several breeders I have spoken with wont sell a puppy to a family with children and I totally respect thier decision - I didnt start making demands down the phone or resorting to guilt trips! on a happier note we are going to be visiting a breeder soon who has young children herself and would love for me to bring my children to meet her puppies.Your decision can't be faulted - they are YOUR babies and YOU should decide where is the best home for them.